The City of Escondido recently contracted with Tim Smith, President of Wynn-Smith Landscape Architecture, Inc. to work with the community and City staff to develop the master plan for the proposed El Caballo Park; a potential new equestrian-oriented public recreational facility. The master plan will solidify a vision for the appropriate development and recreational use of the future park and guide the City’s plans for future civic investment. The site, located at 3410 Valley Center Road is owned by the City of Escondido. Smith will conduct three meetings with the community to share information about the master plan process, timeline and project concepts. Meeting participants will have an opportunity to ask questions about the project and share their ideas regarding the activities in, and uses of the future park. The schedule of the meetings, which will all be held at the East Valley Community Center at 2245 East Valley Parkway, is:

Saturday, September 21, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 10, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

A special site visit will be held on Saturday, September 21, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the proposed El Caballo Park site, at 3410 Valley Center Road.

Library and Community Services Director Loretta McKinney, said, “The goal for the master plan is to create a vision for the future park to be a public facility that accommodates equestrian-oriented activities, incorporating unique facilities and services that benefit the entire community while preserving the natural beauty of the area. It is important for Smith and the City to hear the valuable input and concerns of the community in order to create an appropriate plan, to develop the property in the future as funding becomes available.” For information regarding the El Caballo Park Master Plan, call Loretta McKinney at 760-839-4871.